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Newcastle United’s derby defeat was their third in succession, their worst
sequence for more than 90 years. Last week, they sold Yohan Cabaye without
securing a replacement, the second consecutive transfer window in which they
have failed to buy a new player. Alan Pardew’s post-match briefing with
daily newspapers was curt.

Q: “It’s a tough question to ask you but is the club, as it stands, capable
of making permanent signings?”

Pardew: “Well . . .”

Press officer: “I think that’s an unfair one to ask the manager.”

Q: “But it’s two transfer windows without one now and Alan said . . .”